Pittsburgh Penguins (22-24-8) vs New Jersey Devils (29-19-6)
Game Info: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm (PPG Paints Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Pittsburgh Penguins +130 / New Jersey Devils -155 — Over/Under: 6
In this article, we will formulate a New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, February 4th at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 29-19-6 this year after they lost to Buffalo by a score of 4-3 in their last game. New Jersey trailed 3-0 after the first period, but they played a very strong third period and nearly came back to tie the game. The Devils were outshot by a total of 34-24, won 38.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Cotter (2) and Hughes, while Allen stopped 23 out of 27 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Devils defeated the Flyers by a score of 5-0 but did lose to Philadelphia by a score of 4-2 before that. New Jersey has won three of their last five games and they are currently third in the Metro standings with 64 points. New Jersey has scored 3.09 goals per game and they have allowed 2.52 goals against per game, while also going 27.9% on the power play and 83.1% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Hughes has led New Jersey with 21 goals, 40 assists, and 199 shots on goal, while Jesper Bratt has added 16 goals, 43 assists, and 122 shots on goal. Jake Allen is 8-10-1 with a 2.68 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage this year.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 22-24-8 this season after they defeated Nashville by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Pittsburgh scored once in all three periods to pick up the shutout win. The Penguins outshot Nashville by a total of 36-25, won 54.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh got goals from Crosby, Rust, and Tomasino, while Nedeljkovic stopped all 25 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Penguins defeated the Hockey Club by a score of 3-2 but did lose to the Sharks by a score of 2-1 before that. Pittsburgh has lost three of their last five games and they are currently tied for last in the Metro standings with 52 points. Pittsburgh has scored 2.89 goals per game and they have allowed 3.50 goals against per game, while also going 25.5% on the power play and 78.8% on the penalty kill this season. Sidney Crosby has led Pittsburgh with 17 goals, 40 assists, and 152 shots on goal, while Rickard Rakell has added 23 goals, 22 assists, and 137 shots on goal. Alex Nedeljkovic is 11-9-4 with a 3.02 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this year.
Why the Devils will beat the Penguins
- The Devils have won eight of their last nine night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Penguins have lost six of their last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in each of their last five night games at PPG Paints Arena.
- The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six night games following a win.
- The Penguins have lost the third period in five of their last six night games following a home win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Devils’ last six games as road favorites following a road loss has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the last seven games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Penguins’ last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents at PPG Paints Arena have gone OVER the total goal line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Devils’ last eight games at PPG Paints Arena.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last five games following a home win.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Sidney Crosby has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Penguins’ last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents at PPG Paints Arena.
- Sidney Crosby has scored a goal in each of the Penguins’ last four games as underdogs.
- Sidney Crosby has recorded at least one point in each of the Penguins’ last eight Tuesday games against Eastern Conference opponents.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jack Hughes has scored the last goal in three of the Devils’ last four games as favorites.
- Nico Hischier has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances in night games.
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of the Devils’ last seven road games.
- Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one assist in each of the Devils’ last five games.
New Jersey Devils vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction
Pittsburgh comes into this matchup at the bottom of the Metro standings, but they have won two games in a row and will be at home for this game. The Penguins are 13-10-3 at home this year, while the Devils are 14-11-2 on the road. New Jersey has lost two of their last three games and they really haven’t played well over the last few weeks, as they have lost 11 of their last 16 games. New Jersey is the much better team when looking at the season stats and even with their recent struggles, I like them here. The Penguins are very low-scoring, as they have scored three goals or fewer in five straight. Take the Devils here.